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Caterpillar D4 vs Caterpillar D8

The Caterpillar D8 is about 200% heavier than the Caterpillar D4 (39,000 vs 13,000 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Caterpillar D8 has about 172% more engine power (264 kW (354 hp) vs 97 kW (130 hp)).

Caterpillar Caterpillar D4
Caterpillar Caterpillar D8
Operating weight 13,000 kg (28,700 lb)39,000 kg (86,000 lb)
Engine power 97 kW (130 hp)264 kW (354 hp)
Net power ≈97 kW (130 hp)≈264 kW (354 hp)
Strengths
  • + Versatile size
  • + Cat Grade options
  • + High pushing and ripping power
  • + Long component life
Watch-outs
  • − Heavier transport than small dozers
  • − Heavy transport
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Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.